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US3890147A Expired / Lapsed US ⏱️ 0.0 years remaining

Light activating imaging process

Assignee: Xerox Corp
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Filing: 1974-05-29
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Granted: 1975-06-17
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Expires: 1994-05-29
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Abstract

Abstract There is disclosed an imaging system whereby alkyl esters of polyvinylaryl sulfonic acids are selectively insolubilized upon exposure to actinic radiation.

Inventors

  • 👤 Alan R Monahan

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-31 02:10
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03F; G03F7/00; G03F7/004; G03F7/038

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim 27 words
A DISPLAY PROCESS COMPRISING: A. COATING THE SURFACE OF A SUPPORT SUBSTRATE WITH A LAYER OF ALKYL ESTERS OF POLYVINYLARYL SULFONIC ACIDS SAID ESTERS SATISFYING THE FORMULA:
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 27 words
A DISPLAY PROCESS COMPRISING: A. COATING THE SURFACE OF A SUPPORT SUBSTRATE WITH A LAYER OF ALKYL ESTERS OF POLYVINYLARYL SULFONIC ACIDS SAID ESTERS SATISFYING THE FORMULA:
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 40 words
The process as disclosed in claim 1 wherein said alkyl esters of polyvinylaryl sulfonic acids are selected from at least one member of the group consisting of the methyl ester of poly(1-vinylbenzene-4-sulfonic acid) and the ethyl ester of poly(1-vinylbenzene-4-sulfonic acid).

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1978-06-16 1978-12-16 1979-06-17 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1982-06-16 1982-12-16 1983-06-17 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1986-06-16 1986-12-16 1987-06-17 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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